A magnitude 7 earthquake shook parts of Humboldt County on Thursday morning, temporarily forcing a tsunami warning that led to evacuations in coastal areas of Northern California and the San Francisco Bay. The USGS map shows the epicenter for the 10:44 a.m. quake offshore of Cape Mendocino. The magnitude has been twice revised upward. Several smaller aftershocks have since happened.At least 5.3 million people in California were under a tsunami warning after the magnitude 7.0 earthquake, the U.S. Geological Survey said in a yellow alert, which predicts localized but minimal damage.You can find a map here showing the likelihood of a ground-shaking earthquake depending on what part of California you live in. Live updates on the earthquakes and tsunami alert6:30 p.m.: KCRA 3’s Michelle Bandur talked to the California Highway Patrol’s Humboldt County division about their response to Thursday’s earthquake.6:19 p.m.: See videos of the quake’s impacts across the region that were shared with us. 3:44 p.m.: Humboldt County officials say power remains out for 1,000 customers. No injuries were reported and damage assessments continue. 3:13 p.m.: California Gov. Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency in Del Norte, Humboldt and Mendocino counties to support the emergency response. 1:15 p.m.: USGS officials said they received more than 1,500 “Did You Feel It” responses from the magnitude 7 earthquake.1:10 p.m.: Ferndale resident Caroline Titus said the quake was “one of those ones that got your attention.”She said she ran toward a daycare center nearby to make sure her granddaughter was OK.The children there took shelter underneath a play structure outside and were fine, she said.Titus said the town’s historic Main Street “dodged a bullet.”There were some businesses where items fell off the shelves but there was no major structural damage.She said people in the area are used to earthquakes and “everybody is very relieved” this one wasn’t that damaging.12:58 p.m.: During a virtual news briefing, USGS officials said while the magnitude 7 earthquake was strong, it is not unusual for the area where it happened to see quakes, calling Humboldt County “earthquake country.”12:40 p.m.: USGS officials said the Shake Alert went out to at least half a million phones.12:30 p.m.: The USGS held a press conference to address Thursday’s magnitude 7 earthquake. 11:55 a.m.: The National Weather Service canceled the tsunami warning for the coastline, saying, “No destructive tsunami has been recorded.”11:46 a.m.: Ferndale resident Caroline Titus shared video of earthquake damage in the city of Ferndale.11:44 a.m.: The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office issued evacuations for the Humboldt coast.11:31 a.m.: The National Weather Service said, “No tsunami observations are available to report.” The warning remains in effect.11:29 a.m.: The Eureka Police Department is telling residents to move inland and away from the coast due to the threat of a tsunami.11:24 a.m.: Parts of West Berkeley are under evacuation order due to the tsunami warning.These are the areas under evacuation.Berkeley WaterfrontTom Bates FieldsWest Frontage RoadI80 FreewayAquatic ParkHarrison, Gilman, Camelia, and Page, West of 5th StJones, Cedar, Virginia, and Delaware, West of 6th StHearst, West of 5th StUniversity and Addison, West of 4th StAll areas West of 3rd StPotter and Folger, West of 7th St11:12 a.m.: State Senate President Mike McGuire said Crescent City in Del Norte County is under a mandatory evacuation order until further notice because of the tsunami warning.11:11 a.m.: people in Galt, Elk Grove, Dixon, Burlingame, Mountain View, South San Francisco and Incline Village, Nevada, have reported feeling the earthquake.USGS’ shake map reported strong to very strong shaking in areas south of Eureka. Light to moderate damage can be expected in that category, according to the map.11:05 a.m.: Gov. Gavin Newsom said officials with the California Office of Emergency Services are responding to the earthquakes. 10:59 a.m.: The National Weather Service issued a tsunami warning for the coast from Davenport to the Oregon/California state line including the San Francisco Bay. In Oregon, there is also a warning from the state line to Douglas/Lane Line.Throughout Northern California phones buzzed with a tsunami warning from the National Weather Service that said: “A series of powerful waves and strong currents may impact coasts near you. You are in danger. Get away from coastal waters. Move to high ground or inland now. Keep away from the coast until local officials say it is safe to return.”California earthquake tracker-The Associated Press contributed to this reporting.Do you have photos or video of an incident? If so, upload them to KCRA.com/upload. Be sure to include your name and additional details so we can give you proper credit online and on TV.See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter
PETROLIA, Calif. —A magnitude 7 earthquake shook parts of Humboldt County on Thursday morning, temporarily forcing a tsunami warning that led to evacuations in coastal areas of Northern California and the San Francisco Bay.
The USGS map shows the epicenter for the 10:44 a.m. quake offshore of Cape Mendocino. The magnitude has been twice revised upward.
Several smaller aftershocks have since happened.
At least 5.3 million people in California were under a tsunami warning after the magnitude 7.0 earthquake, the U.S. Geological Survey said in a yellow alert, which predicts localized but minimal damage.
You can find a map here showing the likelihood of a ground-shaking earthquake depending on what part of California you live in.
6:30 p.m.: KCRA 3’s Michelle Bandur talked to the California Highway Patrol’s Humboldt County division about their response to Thursday’s earthquake.
6:19 p.m.: See videos of the quake’s impacts across the region that were shared with us.
3:44 p.m.: Humboldt County officials say power remains out for 1,000 customers. No injuries were reported and damage assessments continue.
3:13 p.m.: California Gov. Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency in Del Norte, Humboldt and Mendocino counties to support the emergency response.
1:15 p.m.: USGS officials said they received more than 1,500 “Did You Feel It” responses from the magnitude 7 earthquake.
1:10 p.m.: Ferndale resident Caroline Titus said the quake was “one of those ones that got your attention.”
She said she ran toward a daycare center nearby to make sure her granddaughter was OK.
The children there took shelter underneath a play structure outside and were fine, she said.
Titus said the town’s historic Main Street “dodged a bullet.”
There were some businesses where items fell off the shelves but there was no major structural damage.
She said people in the area are used to earthquakes and “everybody is very relieved” this one wasn’t that damaging.
12:58 p.m.: During a virtual news briefing, USGS officials said while the magnitude 7 earthquake was strong, it is not unusual for the area where it happened to see quakes, calling Humboldt County “earthquake country.”
12:40 p.m.: USGS officials said the Shake Alert went out to at least half a million phones.
12:30 p.m.: The USGS held a press conference to address Thursday’s magnitude 7 earthquake.
11:55 a.m.: The National Weather Service canceled the tsunami warning for the coastline, saying, “No destructive tsunami has been recorded.”
11:46 a.m.: Ferndale resident Caroline Titus shared video of earthquake damage in the city of Ferndale.
11:44 a.m.: The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office issued evacuations for the Humboldt coast.
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11:31 a.m.: The National Weather Service said, “No tsunami observations are available to report.” The warning remains in effect.
11:29 a.m.: The Eureka Police Department is telling residents to move inland and away from the coast due to the threat of a tsunami.
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11:24 a.m.: Parts of West Berkeley are under evacuation order due to the tsunami warning.
These are the areas under evacuation.
- Berkeley Waterfront
- Tom Bates Fields
- West Frontage Road
- I80 Freeway
- Aquatic Park
- Harrison, Gilman, Camelia, and Page, West of 5th St
- Jones, Cedar, Virginia, and Delaware, West of 6th St
- Hearst, West of 5th St
- University and Addison, West of 4th St
- All areas West of 3rd St
- Potter and Folger, West of 7th St
11:12 a.m.: State Senate President Mike McGuire said Crescent City in Del Norte County is under a mandatory evacuation order until further notice because of the tsunami warning.
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If you’re a resident in Crescent City in Del Norte County – until further notice – there is a mandatory evacuation order in place due to a tsunami threat.
All residents should head to higher ground immediately and follow local OES and Sheriff Office instructions.
— Mike McGuire (@ilike_mike) December 5, 2024
11:11 a.m.: people in Galt, Elk Grove, Dixon, Burlingame, Mountain View, South San Francisco and Incline Village, Nevada, have reported feeling the earthquake.
USGS’ shake map reported strong to very strong shaking in areas south of Eureka. Light to moderate damage can be expected in that category, according to the map.
11:05 a.m.: Gov. Gavin Newsom said officials with the California Office of Emergency Services are responding to the earthquakes.
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10:59 a.m.: The National Weather Service issued a tsunami warning for the coast from Davenport to the Oregon/California state line including the San Francisco Bay. In Oregon, there is also a warning from the state line to Douglas/Lane Line.
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Throughout Northern California phones buzzed with a tsunami warning from the National Weather Service that said: “A series of powerful waves and strong currents may impact coasts near you. You are in danger. Get away from coastal waters. Move to high ground or inland now. Keep away from the coast until local officials say it is safe to return.”
California earthquake tracker
-The Associated Press contributed to this reporting.
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